Liposuction
permanently removes fat cells, altering the shape of the body.

Overview

Liposuction is extremely effective, targeting stubborn areas such as neck and chin, upper arms, abdomen, flanks, buttocks, hips and thighs.

Liposuction is mainly used to improve appearance, rather than providing any physical health benefits. Most people would probably achieve the same or better results by adopting a healthful lifestyle, with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and a healthy sleep schedule.

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction, also called lipoplasty, liposculpture suction, lipectomy, or lipo, is a type of cosmetic surgery that breaks up and “sucks” fat from the body.

It is often used on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck, chin, upper and backs of the arms, calves, and back.

Liposuction improves the contours and proportions of your figure. Many patients choose to undergo liposuction in Montreal to attain a more sculpted and tone body. This can be achieved by removing unwanted fat from specific areas of the body.

The Surgery

Before the operation, patients will need to undergo some health tests to ensure they are fit for surgery.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a hollow stainless steel tube, called a cannula, which is inserted through small incisions in the skin. The cannula is then used to suction out unwanted fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs and buttocks.

• In traditional liposuction, a cannula is inserted under the skin to break up the fat. A high-pressure vacuum is applied to the cannula to remove the fat from the body.
• Power-assisted liposuction uses a vibrating cannula to break up stubborn fat into smaller pieces, making it easier to remove.
• Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) uses ultrasonic vibrations to create a high amount of energy to dissolve the fat.
• VASER liposuction is a newer generation form of UAL.
• Water-assisted liposuction uses a pressurized stream of saline to loosen fat cells.